GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

Random words

WordMeaning
chasethe hunting of wild animals
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
frigidintensely cold